2019 LKR to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 LKR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the LKR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 3.4687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 3.0833.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3854 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3180 to the December average rate of 3.1284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.4687 was down 6.61% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.7141, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
LKR to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.3709, compared to 3.2038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1671 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.1414 CRC (High: 3.2453 / Low: 3.1039). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0379 CRC (High: 3.2276 / Low: 3.1897).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0775 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 3.4308) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.6241), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1933 (-5.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4261 | 3.2858 | 3.3180 |
| February | 3.4527 | 3.3736 | 3.4153 |
| March | 3.4360 | 3.3422 | 3.3861 |
| April | 3.4687 | 3.3829 | 3.4308 |
| May | 3.3916 | 3.3181 | 3.3561 |
| June | 3.3574 | 3.2996 | 3.3191 |
| July | 3.3165 | 3.2450 | 3.2808 |
| August | 3.2482 | 3.1445 | 3.2036 |
| September | 3.2105 | 3.1612 | 3.1964 |
| October | 3.2276 | 3.1897 | 3.2077 |
| November | 3.2453 | 3.1039 | 3.2059 |
| December | 3.1529 | 3.0833 | 3.1284 |